Broadcast.
U.S. RADIO
ARIZONA
Yuma, AZ (NAFB) KJOK 1400
KLJZ 93.1
949 S. Ave B, Yuma, AZ 85364; 928/782-4321,
FAX: 928/343-1710
E-mail: oldiesradio@kjokyuma.com,
besthits@293yuma.com
Web site: www.kjokyuma.com, www.z93yuma.com
Year established: 1950 AM, 1972 FM
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 2 hrs
Farm Dir: George Gatley
Ag Sales Mgr: Keith Lewis
HR Mgr: Norma Wright
Spot: $30
Measurement: AccuRatings (2001)
Network: Western Agri-Radio Network,
1700 S. 1st Ave., Yuma, AZ 85364;928/782-1440;
FAX: 928/782-1474
CALIFORNIA
Sacramento, CA KNCI 105.1
5244 Madison Ave, Sacramento, CA 95841;
916/338-9200, ext238, FAX: 916/338-9208
E-mail: wbshaw@infinitysac.com
Web site: www.kncifm.com
Year established: 1991
Number of ag employees: 1
Wattage: 50,000w FM
Weekly farm: 1 hr
Farm Dir/Ag Sales Mgr: Walt Shaw
(wshaw@infinitysac.com)
HR Mgr: Leslee Beard
Spot: $270
Measurement: Arbitron
Sales rep: Katz Radio Group Dimensions,
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr, Ste 1620, Chicago, IL
60611-3964; 312/755-3893, FAX: 312/755-0874
COLORADO
Greeley, CO (NAFB) KSIR 107.1
822 Seventh St, Suite 740, PO Box 1643, Greeley,
CO 80632-2224; 970/353-6522, FAX: 970/353-6523
Year established: 1978
Number of ag employees: 1
Wattage: 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 1 hr
Farm Dir/Ag Sales Mgr: Bob Zellmer
HR Mgr: Mike Taylor
Measurement: FMR (1997), Arbitron (1998)
Network: Colorado Farm-Ranch Network, PO Box
2224, Greeley, CO 80632-2224; 970/353-6522,
FAX: 970/353-6523
Sales rep: Bob Zellmer
Wray, CO * KRDZ 1440
PO Box 466, Wray, CO 80758; 970/332-4171,
FAX: 970/332-4172
E-mail: krdzkatr@plains.net
Web site: www.krdzkatr.com
Yuma, CO * KATR 98.3
804 S. Ash St, Yuma, CO 80759; 970/848-3525,
FAX: 970/332-4172
E-mail: krdzkatr@plains.net
Web site: www.krdzkatr.com
ILLINOIS
Bloomington, IL (NAFB) WJBC 1230
WBWN 104
236 S. Greenwood, PO Box 8, Bloomington, IL
61702; 309/821-1221, FAX: 309/829-6397
Web site: www.wjbc.com
Year established: 1925
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 1,000w AM
Weekly farm: 11
Farm Dir: Marla Behrends
Ag Sales Mgr: Keith Palmgren
Spot: $175
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Sales rep: McGavren Guild
Chicago, IL (NAFB) WGN 720
(See advertisement in this issue)
435 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611;
312/222-5048, FAX: 312/222-3924
Web site: www.wgnradio.com
Year established: 1922
Number of ag employees: 10
Wattage: 50,000w AM
Weekly farm: 12.5 hrs
Ag Sales Mgr: John Beebe
Farm Dir: Orion Samuelson
Farm Dir: Max Armstrong
HR Hgr: Marilyn Miller
Spot: $800
Measurement: FMR, AMR, Arbitron
Network: Tribune Radio Networks, 435 N. Michigan
Ave, Chicago, IL 60611; 312/222-3342,
FAX: 312/222-4876
Sales rep: Christal Radio, Piper Jaffray Tower, Suite
3325, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3385; 612/333-8833,
FAX: 612/333-1373; contact Steve Plotkin
Danville, IL * (NAFB) WIAI 99.1
4 W. Vermilion, Danville, IL 61832; 217/443-5500,
FAX: 217/443-6308
DeKalb, IL * (NAFB) WLBK 1360
1325 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115;
815/758-8686, FAX: 815/756-9723
Fairfield, IL WFIW 1390
Hwy 15 E, PO Box 310, Fairfield, IL 62837;
618/842-2159, FAX: 618/847-5907
E-mail: wfiw@midwest.net
Web site: www.wfiwradio.com
Year established: 1953
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 1,000w AM
Weekly farm: 26 hrs
Farm Dir: Tom Land
Ag Sales Mgr: Dave Land
Spot: $18.25
Measurement: Arbitron (2000)
Network: Illinois Farm Bureau Radio Network,
Brownfield Network
Galesburg, IL (NAFB) WGIL 1400
WAAG 94.9
154 E. Simmons, Galesburg, IL 61401;
309/342-5131, FAX: 309/342-0840
E-mail: sales@galesburgradio.com
Web site: www.galesburgradio.com
Year established: 1938 AM, 1966 FM
Number of ag employees: 3
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 50,000w FM
Weekly farm: 12 hrs
Farm Dir: Jim Lee
Ag Sales Mgr: Robert Seligmann
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2000)
Sales rep: Allied Radio Partners
Galva, IL * WGEN 1500
WHHK 102.5
PO Box 222, Galva, IL 61434; 309/932-2288,
888/944-4408, FAX: 309/932-2248
E-mail: hawk@inw.net
Greenville, IL (NAFB) WGEL 101.7
PO Box 277, Greenville, IL 62246; 618/664-3300,
FAX: 618/664-3318
E-mail: john@wgel.com
Web site: www.wgel.com
Year established: 1984
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 3,000w FM
Weekly farm: 6 hrs
Farm Dir: Fred Baumberger
Ag Sales Mgr/HR Mgr: John Kennedy
Network: Illinois Farm Bureau, 1701 N. Towanda
Ave, Bloomington, IL; 309/557-2598
Harvard, IL * WMCW 1600
67 N. Ayer St, PO Box 786, Harvard, IL 60033;
815/943-7426, FAX: 815/943-5120
Jacksonville, IL (NAFB) WLDS 1180
PO Box 1180, Jacksonville, IL 62651;
217/245-7171, FAX: 217/245-7171
Year established: 1941
Number of ag employees: 4
Wattage: 1,000w AM
Weekly farm: 16 hrs
Farm Dir: Roger Ward
Spot: $50
Measurement: FMR Research (1994)
Sales rep: Katz Radio
Kankakee, IL (NAFB) WKAN 1320
2 Dearborn Square, Kankakee, IL 60901;
815/935-9561, FAX: 815/935-9593
E-mail: 1320@wkan.com
Web site: www.wkan.com
Year established: 1947
Number of ag employees: 1.5
Wattage: 1,000w AM
Weekly farm: 8 hrs
Farm Dir/Ag Sales Mgr: Michael L. Perrine
HR Mgr: Gary Wright
Spot: $64
Measurement: Arbitron (2000)
Network: Illinois Farm Bureau Radio Network, PO
Box 2901, Bloomington, IL 60901; 309/557-3163,
FAX: 800/640-1995
Kewanee, IL (NAFB) WKEI 1450
133 E. Division, PO Box 266, Kewanee, IL 61443;
309/853-4471, FAX: 309/853-4474
Web site: www.randyradio.com
Year established: 1952
Number of ag employees: 1
Wattage: 500w AM days, 1,000w AM nights
Weekly farm: 15 hrs
Ag Sales Mgr: Gary Peterson
Farm Broadcaster: Jim Fleming
Spot: $25
Measurement: FMR Research (2000)
Network: Illinois Farm Bureau Radio Network,
Bloomington, IL
Sales rep: J.L. Farmakis
LaSalle, IL WLPO 1220
PO Box 215, LaSalle, IL 61301; 815/223-3100,
FAX: 815/223-3095
E-mail: wlpo@ivnet.com
Year established: 1947
Number of ag employees: 8
Wattage: 1000w AM
Weekly farm: 10 hrs
Farm Dir: Rod Thorson
Farm Sales Mgr: David Ebener
HR Mgr: Joyce McCullough
Spot: $25
Measurement: Arbitron (2000)
Litchfield, IL (NAFB) WSMI 1540
WSMI 106.1
PO Box 10, Litchfield, IL 62056; 217/324-5921,
800/369-WSMI (9764), FAX: 217/324-5921
E-mail: wsmi@cillnet.com
Year established: 1950
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 50,000w FM
Farm Dir: Rita Frazer
Ag Sales Mgr: Hayward Talley
Measurement: FMR Research (2000)
Sales rep: Christal Radio Group
Macomb, IL * (NAFB) WLMD 104.7
119 W. Carroll, Macomb, IL 61455; 309/833-5561,
FAX: 309/833-3460
Web site: www.radiomacomb.com
McLeansboro, IL * WMCL 1060
Route 1, Box 46A, McLeansboro, IL 62859;
618/643-2311, 888/625-1060, FAX: 618/643-3299
E-mail: wmcl@midwest.net
Web site: www.wmcl1060.com
Monmouth, IL (NAFB) WRAM 1330
WMOI 97.7
PO Box 885, 55 Public Square, Monmouth, IL
61462-0885; 309/734-9452, FAX: 309/734-3276
E-mail: gmd54@yahoo.com
Web site: www.1330wram.com
Year established: 1957
Number of ag employees: 4
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 6,000w FM
Weekly farm: 30 hrs
Farm Dir: Tom Peterson
Ag Sales Mgr (Local): David Klockenga
Ag Sales Mgr (Natl): Penny Helms
HR Mgr: Kris Kinney
Spot: $25
Measurement: FMR Research (2000), Arbitron
(2001)
Network: RFD Illinois Radio Network, Brownfield
Network, 1701 Towanda, Bloomington, IL 61701;
309/557-2234, 800/788-3163, 800/640-1995
Ottawa, IL WCMY 1430
216 W. Lafayette St, Ottawa, IL 61350; 815/434-6050,
FAX: 815/434-5311
E-mail: info@wcmy1430.com
Year established: 1952
Number of ag employees: 6
Wattage: 500w AM
Weekly farm: 10 hrs
Farm Dir: Tracy Steffen
Ag Sales Mgr: Mark Lippert
HR Mgr: Dan Parker
Spot: $48
Measurement: FMR (1998)
Network: RFD Radio Network, Bloomington, IL
Sales rep: J. L. Farmakis
Peoria, IL (NAFB) WMBD 1470
331 Fulton, Suite 1200, Peoria, IL 61602;
309/637-3700, FAX: 309/673-9538
E-mail: mikewilde@jmpmedia.com
Web site: www.wmbdradio.com
Year established: 1927
Number of ag employees: 6
Wattage: 5,000w AM
Weekly farm: 12 hrs
Farm Dir: Colleen Callahan
Farm Dir: Carrie Muehling
Ag Sales Mgr: Mike Wild
HR Mgr: June Guse
Spot: $225
Measurement: FMR Research (2000), Arbitron
(2001)
Sales rep: Katz Agri-Business/Christal Radio Sales,
Piper Jaffray Tower, Suite 3325, Minneapolis, MN
55402-3385; 612/359-3332, e-mail:
vic.mcgill@katzradiogroup.com; contact Vic McGill
Quincy, IL * (NAFB) WTAD 930
329 Maine St, Quincy, IL 62301; 217/224-4102,
FAX: 217/228-1031
E-mail: pfretwell@staradio.com
Web site: www.wtad.com
Shelbyville, ILWEGY 100.9
1601 W. Main, Shelbyville, IL 62565; 217/824-3395,
FAX: 217/824-3301
Web site: www.randyradio.com
Year established: 1977
Number of ag employees: 1
Wattage: 4,200w FM
Weekly farm: 5 hrs
Ag Sales Mgr: Kami Payne
Spot: $25
Network: Illinois Farm Bureau Radio Network
Shelbyville, IL WRAN 98.3
1601 W. Main, Shelbyville, IL 62565; 217/824-3395,
FAX: 217/824-3301
Web site: www.randyradio.com
Year established: 1997
Number of ag employees: 1
Wattage: 1,300w FM
Weekly farm: 20 hrs
Ag Sales Mgr: Kami Payne
Spot: $25
Measurement: FMR Research (2000)
Network: Illinois Farm Bureau Radio Network,
Bloomington, IL
Sales rep: J.L. Farmakis
Springfield, IL (NAFB) WFMB 1450
WFMB 104.5
3055 S. Fourth St, Springfield, IL 62703;
217/528-3033, FAX: 217/528-5348
Web site: www.wfmb.com,
www.sportsradio1450.com
Year established: 1922 AM, 1965 FM
Number of ag employees: 5
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 50,000 FM
Weekly farm: 12 hrs
Farm Dir: Hartzel Bruno
Ag Sales Dir: Kevin O'Dea
Spot: $140
Measurement: FMR (1998), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Illinois Farm Bureau Radio Network, 1701
Towanda, Bloomington, IL 61701; 309/557-2234
Sales rep: Clear Channel Radio Sales/Emerald
Springfield, IL (NAFB) WTAX 1240
3501 Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62707;
217/753-5400, FAX: 217/753-7902
E-mail: cvwilk@capitolradiogroup.com
Year established: 1930
Number of ag employees: 3
Wattage: 1,000w AM
Weekly farm: 9 hrs
Farm Dir: Christina Wilkinson
Ag Sales Mgr: Dana Harmon
Spot: $90
Measurement: Arbitron (2001), FMR (2000)
Sales rep: Katz Radio
Sterling, IL * (NAFB) WSDR 1240
3101 Freeport Rd, Sterling, IL 61081;815/625-3400,
877/RADIO-22, FAX: 815/625-6940
E-mail: wsdr@essex1.com
Taylorville, IL WTIM 97.3
918 E. Park, PO Box 169, Taylorville, IL 62568;
217/824-3395, FAX: 217/824-3301
Web site: www.randyradio.com
Year established: 1952
Number of ag employees: 1
Wattage: 6,000w FM
Weekly farm: 10 hrs
Ag Sales Mgr: Kami Payne
Spot: $25
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Network: Illinois Farm Bureau Radio Network,
Bloomington, IL
Sales rep: J.L. Farmakis
Watseka, IL WGFA 1360
WGFA 94.1
1973 E. 1950 North Rd, Watseka, IL 60970;
815/432-4955, FAX: 815/432-4957
E-mail: 941fm@wgfaradio.com
Web site: www.wgfaradio.com
Year established: 1960
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 50,000w FM
Weekly farm: 22 hrs
Farm Dir: Ron Hunt
Ag Sales Mgr: Michelle Fergus
HR Mgr: Maggie Martin
Spot: $63.90
Measurement: FMR Research (2000)
INDIANA
Columbus, IN WTRE 1330
WRZQ 107.3
825 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201;
812/379-1077, FAX: 812/375-2555
Farm Dir/Ad Sales Mgr: Dan Fleming
Fort Wayne, IN (NAFB) WOWO 1190
2915 Maples Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46816;
219/447-5511, FAX: 219/447-7546
E-mail: dwagner@federatedmedia.com
Web site: www.wowo.com
Year established: 1926
Number of ag employees: 5
Wattage: 50,000w AM
Weekly farm: 23.5 hrs
Farm Dir: Kevin Morse
Ag Sales Mgr: Doug Wagner
(dwagner@federatedmedia.com)
Spot: $299
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Sales rep: Christal Radio, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr,
Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60611;312/755-3800,
FAX: 312/755-0874
Frankfort, IN WILO 1570
WSHW 99.7
PO Box 545, 1401 W. Barner St, Frankfort, IN
46041; 765/659-3338, 800/447-4463,
FAX: 765/659-3339
E-mail: wshw@kasparradio.com
Web site: www.wshw.com
Year established: 1953
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 250w AM, 50,000w FM
Weekly farm: WILO 15 hrs, WSHW 6 hrs
Farm Dir: Roger Priest
Ag Sales Mgr: Russ Kaspar
HR Mgr: Vernon Kaspar
Spot: $44
Network: Agri America, 317/684-4168,
FAX: 317/684-2008
Sales rep: Regional Reps, 1100 Chester Ave, Suite
100, Cleveland, OH 44115-1410; 765/659-3338,
800/447-4463, e-mail: rk@kasparradio.com
Lafayette, IN (NAFB) WASK 1450
WASK 98.7
WKOA 105.3
PO Box 7880, 3575 McCarty Ln, Lafayette, IN
47903; 765/447-2186, FAX: 765/448-4452
Web site: www.wask.com, www.wkoa.com
Year established: 1942 WASK, 1964 WKOA
Number of ag employees: 9
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 4,000 FM, 50,000 FM
Weekly farm: 15 hrs
Farm Dir: Skip Davis
VP/Gen Sales Mgr: John Trent
HR Mgr: Mary Bradley
Spot: $50 WASK, $75 WKOA
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Sales rep: Christal Radio Sales
IOWA
Algona, IA * KLGA 1600
KLGA 92.7
2102 80th Ave, Algona, IA 50511; 515/295-2475,
FAX: 515/295-3851
Ames, IA * KASI 1430
PO Box 728, Ames, IA 50010; 515/232-1430,
FAX: 515/232-1439
E-mail: andyroat@clearchannel.com
Web site: www.1430kasi.com
Burlington, IA * KBUR 1490
PO Box 70, Burlington, IA 52601; 319/752-2701,
FAX: 319/752-5287
E-mail: andyroat@clearchannel.com
Web site: www.kbur.com
Cedar Falls, IA KCNZ 1250
KDNZ 1650
721 Shirley St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613; 319/277-1918,
FAX: 319/277-5202
E-mail: kcnz@kcnzam.com
Web site: www.kcnzam.com
Year established: 1957
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 500w KCNZ, 10,000w KDNZ
Weekly farm: 6 hrs
Farm Dir/Ag Sales Mgr: Jim Coloff
HR Mgr: Robin Rogers
Spot: $28
Measurement: Arbitron (2001)
Cedar Rapids, IA * (NAFB) WMT 600
600 Old Marion Rd N.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52406;
319/395-0530, 800/933-7767, FAX: 319/393-0918
E-mail: andyroat@clearchannel.com
Web site: www.wmtradio.com
Des Moines, IA * (NAFB) WHO 1040
1801 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309;
515/242-3500, FAX: 515/242-3553
E-mail: andyroats@clearchannel.com
Web site: www.whoradio.com
Dubuque, IA (NAFB) KDTH 1370
346 W. Eighth St, PO Box 659, Dubuque, IA 52004;
563/690-0800, FAX: 563/588-5688
E-mail: kdth@kdth.com
Web site: www.kdth.com
Year established: 1941
Number of ag employees: 3
Wattage: 5,000w AM
Weekly farm: 18 hrs
Farm Dir: Stephanie Schroeder
Ag Sales Mgr: Thomas Parsley
Spot: $150
Measurement: AMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Sales rep: McGavren Guild, 205 N. Michigan Ave,
Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60601; 312/616-7271,
FAX: 312/819-1970, e-mail: bob_lurito@interep.com;
contact Bob Lurito
Forest City, IA (NAFB) KIOW 107.3
PO Box 308, 18643 360th St, Forest City, IA
50436-0308; 641/585-1073, FAX: 641/585-2990
E-mail: kiow@kiow.com
Web site: www.kiow.com
Year established: 1978
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 25,000w FM
Weekly farm: 15 hrs
Farm Dir: Karl Wooldridge
Ag Sales Mgr: Melody Schlake
HR Mgr: Tony Coloff
Spot: $25
Measurement: Arbitron (2001)
Network: Iowa State University Farm Report, 468
Heady Network, Ames, IA 50436; 515/294-5753,
FAX: 515/294-1700; e-mail: levachek@iastate.edu
Sales rep: J.L. Farmakis, Inc., PO Box 1004, New
Canaan, CT 06840; 203/966-1746
Fort Dodge, IA (NAFB) KWMT 540
KKEZ 94.5
PO Box 578, Fort Dodge, IA 50501; 515/576-7333,
800/552-9454, FAX: 515/955-4250
E-mail: mikehansen@kwmt.com
Web site: www.kwmt.com
Number of ag employees: 5
Wattage: 5,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 30 hrs
Farm Dir: Randy Rasmussen
Ag Sales Mgr: Mike Hansen
HR Mgr: Rhonda Jones
Spot: $165
Measurement: AMR (2002)
Sales rep: Clear Channel Radio Sales, 10 S.
Broadway, Suite 550, St. Louis, MO 63102;
314/241-5535, FAX: 314/621-8357
Manchester, IA KMCH 94.7
223 W. Main, PO Box 497, Manchester, IA 52057;
563/927-6249, FAX: 563/927-4372
E-mail: kmch@n-connect.net
Web site: www.kmch.com
Year established: 1991
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 6,000w FM
Weekly farm: 15 hrs
Farm Dir: Mike Johnson
Ag Sales Mgr/HR Mgr: Jackie Coates
(jdcoates@n-connect.net)
Spot: $24
Measurement: Ratings with Results (2000)
Network: Agri-Voice Network, 435 N. Michigan Ave,
Chicago, IL 60611; 312/222-3342,
FAX: 312/222-4876
Sales rep: J.L. Farmakis, Inc., PO Box 1004,
New Canaan, CT 06840; 203/966-1746,
FAX: 203/966-0473
Mason City, IA * (NAFB) KGLO 1300
341 South Yorktown Pike, Mason City, IA 50401;
515/423-1300, 800/747-2346, FAX: 515/423-2906
E-mail: andyroat@clearchannel.com
Web site: www.radiopark.com/kglo
Spencer, IA (NAFB) KICD 1240
KICD 107.7
PO Box 260, Spencer, IA 51301; 712/262-1240,
FAX: 712/262-2076
Web site: www.kicdam.com
Year established: 1942
Number of ag employees: 3
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 30 hrs
Farm Dir: Dan Skelton
Ag Sales Mgr: Dave Putnam
Spot: $160
Measurement: FRM Research (2000)
Sales rep: Katz Radio Group
Waterloo, IA (NAFB) KOEL 92.3
501 Sycamore, Suite 300, Waterloo, IA 50703;
319/283-1234, 800/695-5635, FAX: 319/283-3615
Year established: 1940
Number of ag employees: 15
Wattage: 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 60
Farm Dir: Jerry Passer
Ag Sales Mgr: Shelly Routt
HR Mgr: Traci Berry
Spot: $115
Measurement: FMR (2001), Arbitron (2001)
Oelwein, IA KOEL-AM 950
1234 S. Frederick St, Oelwein, IA 50662;
319/283-1234, 800/695-5635, FAX: 319/283-3615
Year established: 1940
Number of ag employees: 15
Wattage: 15,000w AM
Weekly farm: 60
Spot: $115
Measurement: FMR (2001), Arbitron (2001)
KANSAS
Clay Center, KS (NAFB) KFRM 550
1815 Meadowlark Rd, PO Box 16, Clay Center, KS
67432; 785/632-5661, 888/550-KFRM,
FAX: 785/632-5662
E-mail: kbauer@kfrm.com
Web site: www.kfrm.com
Year established: 1946
Number of ag employees: 10
Wattage: 5,000w AM
Weekly farm: 63 hrs
Farm Dir: Melanie Musselman
Ag Sales Mgr: Kyle Bauer
HR Mgr: Jamie Bloom
Spot: $98
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Pittsburg, KS (NAFB) KKOW 860
1162 E. Hwy 126, Pittsburg, KS 66762;
620/231-7200, FAX: 620/231-3321
Web site: www.kkowradio.com
Year established: 1937
Number of ag employees: 3
Wattage: 10,000w AM
Weekly farm: 15 hrs
Farm Dir: Suzanne Hubbard
Ag Sales Mgr/HR Mgr: Lance Sayler
Spot: $90
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Sales rep: Interrp/McGavren Guild
Topeka, KS (NAFB) WIBW 580
PO Box 1818, Topeka, KS 66601; 785/272-3456,
FAX: 785/272-2833
Year established: 1927
Number of ag employees: 5
Wattage: 5,000w AM
Farm Sales Mgr: Jason Weil
Farm Dir: Kelly Lenz
Farm Dir: Gary Akagi
Farm Dir: John Jenkinson
Spot: $150
Measurement: FMR (1998), Arbitron (1998)
Network: Kansas Agricultural Network
Sales rep: Interep/McGavren Guild
Wichita, KS * (NAFB) KFDI 1070
KFDI 101.3
4200 Old Lawrence Rd, Wichita, KS 67219;
316/838-9141, FAX: 316/838-3607
E-mail: kfearnow@kfdi.com
Web site: www.kfdi.com
MICHIGAN
Grand Rapids, MI * WBCI 93.7
77 Monroe Ctr, Suite 1000, Grand Rapids, MI 49503;
606/459-1919, x237, FAX: 616/242-9373
E-mail: aspitzley@clearchannel.com
Web site: www.b93.com
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Saginaw, MI (NAFB) WSGW 790
1795 Tittabawassee, Saginaw, MI 48604;
989/752-3456, FAX: 989/754-5046
Web site: www.wsgw.com
Year established: 1950
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 5,000w AM
Weekly farm: 15 hrs
Farm Dir/Ag Sales Mgr: Terry Henne
HR Mgr: Larry Miller
Spot: $100
Measurement: Arbitron (2001)
Network: Michigan Farm Radio Network, Lansing, MI
Three Rivers, MI * WLKM 1510
WLKM 95.9
59750 Constantine Rd, Three Rivers, MI 49093;
616/278-1815
E-mail: wlkm@voyager.net
Web site: www.wlkm.com
MINNESOTA
Albert Lea, MN * (NAFB) KATE 1450
KCPI 94.9
305 S. First Ave S, Albert Lea, MN 56007;
507/373-2338, FAX: 507/373-4736
Alexandria, MN KIKV 100.7
PO Box 1024, Alexandria, MN 56308; 320/762-2154,
FAX: 320/762-2156
E-mail: dvkikvfm@rea-alp.com
Year established: 1970
Number of ag employees: 7
Wattage: 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 10 hrs
Farm Sales Mgr: Trudy Blarshan
Farm Dir: Lynn Kettelsen
Spot: $61
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Linder Farm Network
Fairmont, MN KSUM 1370
KFMC 106.5
1371 W. Lair Rd, Fairmont, MN 56031;
507/235-5595, 800/795-1206, FAX: 507/235-5973
E-mail: ksum@bevcomm.net
Web site: www.ksum.com
Faribault, MN (NAFB) KDHL 920
601 Central Ave, Faribault, MN 55021;
507/334-0061, 800/369-5345, FAX: 507/334-7057
E-mail: jerryg@kdhlradio.com
Web site: www.kdhlradio.com
Year established: 1948
Wattage: 5,000w AM
Weekly farm: 10 hrs
HR Mgr: Paul Benzick
Farm Dir/Ag Sales Mgr: Jerry Groskreutz
Spot: $45
Measurement: FMR (1999)
Network: Minnesota Farm Network, 331 11th St S.,
Minneapolis, MN 55404; 612/321-7260,
800/321-7220, FAX: 612/321-7202, e-mail:
bjacobson@mpr.org
Fergus Falls, MN (NAFB) KBRF 1250
KJJK 96.5
KJJK-FM 96.5
728 Western Ave N., Fergus Falls, MN 56537;
218/736-7596, FAX: 218/736-2836
E-mail: kbrfkzcr@prtel.com
Year established: 1926
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 5,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 18 hrs
Farm Dir: Charlie Kampa
Ag Sales Mgr: Sue Tate
Spot: $50
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Network: Midwest Radio Network, PO Box 491,
Fairmont, MN 56031, 507/235-5595
Luverne, MN (NAFB) KQAD 800
KLQL 101.1
County Rd 4 E., Luverne, MN 56156; 507/283-4444,
FAX: 507/283-4445
Year established: 1971
Number of ag employees: 4
Wattage: 500w AM, 100,000 FM
Farm Dir: Matt Crosby
Farm Sales/HR Mgr: Steve Graphenteen
Spot: $67
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Network: Farmnet, Columbus, NE; 402/564-2866,
FAX: 402/564-2867
Sales rep: Midwest Radio Group, Box 491, Fairmont,
MN 56031; 507/235-5595, FAX: 507/235-5973
Minneapolis, MN (NAFB) WCCO 830
625 Second Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55402;
612/370-0637, FAX: 612/370-0683
E-mail: mwmurphy@wccoradio.cbs.com,
sbretey@wccoradio.cbs.com
Web site: www.wccoradio.com
Year established: 1924
Number of ag employees: 4
Wattage: 50,000w AM
Weekly farm: 13 hrs
Farm Dir: Don Wick
Farm Dir: Roger Strom
Ag Sales Mgr (Local): Mike Murphy
(mwmurphy@wccoradio.cbs.com)
Ag Sales Mgr (Natl): Scott Bretey
(sbretey@wccoradio.cbs.com)
Spot: $420
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Sales rep: Interep, 205 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL
60601, 312/616-7271, FAX: 312/819-1970, e-mail:
robert_lurito@interep.com
Redwood Falls, MN (NAFB) KLGR 1490
KLGR 97.7
PO Box 65, Redwood Falls, MN 56283;
507/637-2989, FAX: 507/637-5347
E-mail: klgr1490@prairielakes.com
Web site: www.klgr1490.com
Year established: 1954
Number of ag employees: 1
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 3,000w FM
Weekly farm: 15 hrs
Farm Dir/Ag Sales Mgr: Brian Langeland
Spot: $70
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Sales rep: Interep Radio Guild
Rochester, MN (NAFB) KROC 1340
KROC 106.9
122 Fourth St S.W., Rochester, MN 55902;
507/286-1010, FAX: 507/286-9370
Web site: www.kroc.com
Year established: 1935
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 10 hrs
HR/Farm Sales Mgr: Rosanne Rybak
Farm Dir: Donna Schmidt
Spot: $68
Measurement: Arbitron (2000), AMR (2000),
Accuratings (2000)
Sales rep: Allied Radio/Interep
St. Cloud, MN KXSS 1390
640 Lincoln Ave S.E., PO Box 220, St. Cloud, MN
56304; 320/251-4422, 800/568-6033,
FAX: 320/251-1855
E-mail: wjon@cloudnet.com
Year established: 1950
Number of ag employees: 4
Wattage: 2,500w AM
Farm Dir/Ag Sales Mgr: Steve Lahr
HR Mgr: Deb Huschle
Spot: $72
Measurement: FMR (2001), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Minnesota Farm Network
St. Cloud, MN WJON 1240
WWJO 98.1
640 Lincoln Ave S.E., St. Cloud, MN 56304;
320/251-4422, 800/568-6033, FAX: 320/251-1855
E-mail: wjon@cloudnet.com
Web site: www.wjon.com, www.98country.com
Year established: 1950
Number of ag employees: 4
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Farm Dir/Ag Sales Mgr: Steve Lahr
HR Mgr: Deb Huschle
Spot: $72
Measurement: FMR (2001), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Minnesota Farm Network
Willmar, MN * KDJS 1590
KDJS 95.3
730 N.E. Hwy 71, PO Box 380, Willmar, MN 56201;
320/231-1600, FAX: 320/235-9191
MISSOURI
Carrollton, MO * (NAFB) KAOL 1430
KMZU 100.7
102 N. Mason, Carrollton, MO 64633; 660/542-0404,
FAX: 660/542-0420
Moberly, MO (NAFB) KRES 104.7
300 W. Reed St, Moberly, MO 65270; 660/263-1600,
800/892-2300, FAX: 660/263-2300
E-mail: howardm@regionalradio.com
Web site: www.regionalradio.com
Year established: 1966
Number of ag employees: 4
Wattage: 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 27.5 hrs
Ag Sales Mgr: Howard Miedler
Spot: $130
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Sales rep: Learfield
St. Joseph, MO (NAFB) KFEQ 680
KSJQ 92.7
PO Box 8550, St. Joseph, MO 64508; 816/233-8881,
FAX: 816/364-6856
E-mail: gene.millard@eagleradio.com
Web site: www.aginfocenter.com
Year established: 1926
Number of ag employees: 3
Wattage: 5,000w AM, 50,000w FM
Weekly farm: 2 hrs
Farm Dir: Tom Brand
Farm Dir: Rich Hawkins
Ag Sales Mgr: Gene Millard
HR Mgr: Mark Vail
Spot: $135
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Sales rep: Katz Radio, Piper Jaffray Tower, Suite
3300, Minneapolis, MN 55402; 612/359-3332, FAX:
612/338-8916, e-mail: vic.mcgill@katzmedia.com
St. Louis, MO (NAFB) KTRS 550
638 West Port Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63146;
314/453-5510, FAX: 314/453-9704
E-mail: farmguy@juno.com
Web site: www.ktrs.com
Year established: 1996
Number of ag employees: 1
Wattage: 5,000w AM
Weekly farm: 3
Farm Dir/Ag Sales Mgr: Dave Schumacher
(farmguy@juno.com)
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Sales rep: McGavren Guild Agency
Springfield, MO (NAFB) KTTF 1260
KTTS 94.7
PO Box 2180, Springfield, MO 65801; 417/865-6614,
800/765-5887, FAX: 417/865-9643
E-mail: jbartosh@ktts.com
Web site: www.ktts.com
Year established: 1972
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 5,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 8 hrs
Farm Dir/Ag Sales Mgr: Joe Bartosh
(jbartosh@ktts.com)
HR Mgr: Celeste Skidemore
Spot: $135
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
MONTANA
Great Falls, MT (NAFB) KMON 560
PO Box 3309, Great Falls, MT 59405; 406/761-7600,
FAX: 406/761-5511
E-mail: sfladager@cwealthradio.com
Web site: www.kmon.com
Number of ag employees: 1
Wattage: 5,000w AM
Weekly farm: 10 hrs
Farm Dir/Ag Sales Mgr: Shawn Fladager
Spot: $37.50
Sales rep: Allied Radio Partners, 100 S. Fifth St,
Suite 375, Minneapolis, MN 55402; 612/215-0330
NEBRASKA
Beatrice, NE KWBE 1450
200 Sherman, PO Box 10, Beatrice, NE 68310;
402/228-5923, FAX: 402/228-3704
E-mail: kwbe@beatricene.com
Web site: www.kwbe.com
Year established: 1949
Number of ag employees: 6
Wattage: 1,000w AM
Weekly farm: 12 hrs
Farm Dir: Dave Niedfeldt
Ag Sales Mgr: Rosemary Lamberson
HR Mgr: Wendy Stutzman
Spot: $60
Measurement: 2001
Lexington, NE (NAFB) KRVN 880
PO Box 880, Lexington, NE 68850; 308/324-2371,
FAX: 308/324-5786
E-mail: krvnam@krvn.com
Web site: www.krvn.com
Farm Dir: Mike LePorte
Norfolk, NE (NAFB) WJAG 780
PO Box 789, Norfolk, NE 68702-0789;
402/371-0780, FAX: 402/371-6303
E-mail: wjagkexl@wjag.com
Web site: www.wjag.com
Year established: 1922
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 1,000w AM
Weekly farm: 15 hrs
Farm Dir: Susan Risinger
Ag Sales Mgr: Don Grant
Spot: $60
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Omaha, NE (NAFB) KFAB 1110
5010 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE 68132;
402/551-2000, FAX: 402/556-2000
Web site: www.kfab.com
Year established: 1925
Number of ag employees: 5
Wattage: 50,000w AM
Weekly farm: 10 hrs
Farm Dir: Roger Flemmer
Ag Sales Mgr: Tim Marshall
West Point, NE (NAFB) KTIC 840
KWPN 107.9
1011 N. Lincoln St, PO Box 84, West Point, NE
68788-0084; 402/372-5423, FAX: 402/372-5425
E-mail: ktickwpn@kwpnfm.com
Web site: www.kticam.com, www.kwpnfm.com
Year established: 1985
Number of ag employees: 10
Wattage: 5,000w AM, 50,000w FM
Weekly farm: 40 hrs
Farm Dir: Randy Koenen
Ag Sales Mgr/HR Mgr: Charlie Brogan
(cbrogan@kwpnfm.com)
Spot: $68
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Network: Nebraska Rural Radio Association, PO Box
880, Lexington, NE 68850-0880; 308/324-2371,
FAX: 308/324-5786, e-mail: ebrown@krvn.com
Sales rep: Katz Radio, 125 W. 55th St, New York,
NY 10019-5366; 212/424-6000, FAX: 212/424-6230
NORTH CAROLINA
Fayetteville, NC WKMC 95.7
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
27604; 919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.southernfarmnetwork.com
Wattage: 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 1.5 hrs
Ag Sales Mgr: Barbara Price
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
HR Mgr: Jennifer Page
Spot: $140
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Southern Farm Network, 3012 Highwoods
Blvd, Ste 201, Raleigh, NC 27604; 919/876-0674,
FAX: 919/790-8369, e-mail:
bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Goldsboro, NC WKIX 102.3
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
27604; 919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.southernfarmnetwork.com
Wattage: 6,000w FM
Weekly farm: 1.5 hrs
Ag Sales Mgr: Barbara Price
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
HR Mgr: Jennifer Page
Spot: $40
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Southern Farm Network, 3012 Highwoods
Blvd, Ste 201, Raleigh, NC 27604; 919/876-0674,
FAX: 919/790-8369, e-mail:
bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Raleigh, NC WNCT 107.9
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 301, Raleigh, NC
27604; 919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.southernfarmnetwork.com
Year established: 1979
Wattage: 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 1.5 hrs
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
Ag Sales Mgr: Barbara Price
Spot: $65
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Southern Farm Network, 3012 Highwoods
Blvd, Ste 201, Raleigh, NC 27604; 919/876-0674,
FAX: 919/790-8369
Raleigh, NC WRNS 960
WRNS 95.1
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 301, Raleigh, NC
27604; 919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bpprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.southernfarmnetwork.com
Wattage: 5,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 1.5 hrs
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
Ag Sales Mgr: Barbara Price
Spot: $150
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Southern Farm Network, 3012 Highwoods
Blvd, Ste 201, Raleigh, NC 27604; 919/876-0674,
FAX: 919/790-8369
Raleigh, NC WKXU 101.1
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
27604; 919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.southernfarmnetwork.com
Wattage: 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 1.5 hrs
Ag Sales Mr: Barbara Price
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
HR Mgr: Jennifer Page
Spot: $105
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Southern Farm Network, 3012 Highwoods
Blvd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27604; 919/876-0674,
FAX: 919/790-8369, e-mail:
bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Raleigh, NC (NAFB) WPTF 680
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
27604; 919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.southernfarmnetwork.com
Wattage: 50,000w AM
Weekly farm: 3 hrs
Farm Sales Mgr: Barbara Price
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
HR Mgr: Jennifer Page
Spot: $215
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2000)
Network: Southern Farm Network, 3012 Highwoods
Blvd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27604; 919/876-0674,
FAX: 919/790-8369
Raleigh, NC (NAFB) WPTM 102.3
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
27604; 919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.southernfarmnetwork.com
Wattage: 6,000w FM
Weekly farm: 2
Farm Sales Mgr: Barbara Price
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
HR Mgr: Jennifer Page
Spot: $45
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Southern Farm Network, 3012 Highwoods
Blvd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27604; 919/876-0674,
919/790-8369, e-mail:
bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Raleigh, NC (NAFB) WEAC 1500 AM
WAGI 105.3 FM
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
27604; 919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.southernfarmnetwork.com
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 1.5 hrs
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
Ag Sales Mgr: Barbara Price
HR Mgr: Jennifer Page
Spot: $50
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Southern Farm Network, 3012 Highwoods
Blvd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27604; 919/876-0674,
919/790-8369, e-mail:
bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Tarboro, NC (NAFB) WKIC 95.5
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
27604; 919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.southernfarmnetwork.com
Wattage: 25,000w FM
Weekly farm: 1.5 hrs
Ag Sales Mgr: Barbara Price
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
HR Mgr: Jennifer Page
Spot: $45
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Southern Farm Network, 3012 Highwoods
Blvd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27604; 919/876-0674,
FAX: 919/790-8369, e-mail:
bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Weldon, NC (NAFB) WSMY 1400
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
27604; 919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.southernfarmnetwork.com
Wattage: 1,000w AM
Weekly farm: 2 hrs
Ag Sales Dir: Barbara Price
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
HR Mgr: Jennifer Page
Spot: $15
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Southern Farm Network, 3012 Highwoods
Blvd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27604; 919/876-0674,
FAX: 919/790-8369, e-mail:
bprice@wsouthernfarmnetwork.com
NORTH DAKOTA
Bismarck, ND * (NAFB) KFYR 550
PO Box 1658, Bismarck, ND 58501; 701/258-5555,
800/472-2170, FAX: 701/255-8155
E-mail: sstewart@clearchannel.com
Web site: www.kfyr.com
Fargo, ND * (NAFB) KFGO 790
1020 S. 25th St, Fargo, ND 58103; 701/237-5972,
FAX: 701/237-0980
Jamestown, ND * KSJB 600
PO Box 5180, Jamestown, ND 58402; 701/252-3570,
800/747-5491, FAX: 701/252-1277
Web site: www.kjsbam.com
Wahpeton, ND * (NAFB) KBMW 1450
Box 1115, Wahpeton, ND 58074; 701/642-8747,
FAX: 701/642-9501
E-mail: twinradio@northpro.net
OHIO
Columbus, OH * (NAFB) WRFD 880
8101 N. High St, Columbus, OH 43235;
614/885-0880, FAX: 614/885-6322
E-mail: darrin@ohiofarmradio.com
Web site: www.ohiofarmradio.com
Findlay, OH WFIN 1330
WKXA 100.5
551 Lake Cascades Pkwy, Findlay, OH 45840;
419/422-4545, FAX: 419/422-6736
E-mail: vaunwickerham@wfin.com,
wfin@findlayoh.com, wkax@findlay.oh.com
Web site: www.wfin.com
Year established: 1942
Number of ag employees: 1
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 20,000w FM
Weekly farm: 30
Ag Sales Mgr/Farm Dir: Vaun Wickerham
HR Mgr: Sandy Kozlevcar
Spot: $22
Measurement: Arbitron (2000)
Network: Agri Broadcasting Network, 1515 W. Lane,
Columbus, OH 43221; 614/486-9577, 614/487-8205
Sales rep: Regional Reps, Inc., 1100 Chester Ave,
Ste A-100, Cleveland, OH 44115; 216/781-0035,
FAX: 216/781-7508
Lima, OH (NAFB) WIMA 1150
WIMT 102.1
667 W. Market St, Lima, OH 45801; 419/223-2060,
FAX: 419/229-3888
Year established: 1947
Number of ag employees: 3
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 50,000w FM
Weekly farm: 15 hrs
Farm Sales Mgr: Jack Wheelbarger
Farm Dir: Gary Jackson
Spot: $106
Measurement: FMR Research (2000)
Sales rep: Katz Agri-Marketing Dimensions/Clear
Channel Radio Sales, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr,
Chicago, IL 60611-3964; 312/755-3893,
FAX: 312/755-0874
OKLAHOMA
Bartlesville, OK KWON 1400
KYFM 100.1
KRIG 104.9
PO Box 1100, Bartlesville, OK 74005; 918/336-1001,
FAX: 918/336-6939
E-mail: kyfmkwon@ionet.net
Web site: www.bartlesville.com/radio
Year established: 1941, 1971, 1991
Number of ag employees: 5
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 50,000w FM, 25,000w FM
Weekly farm: KWON 6, KYFM 3, KRIG 1
Farm Sales Mgr: Kevin Potter
Farm Dir: Charlie Tarabolotti
HR Mgr: Dorea Potter
Spot: $29
Measurement: Arbitron (2000)
Network: Oklahoma Agrinet, PO Box 1000,
Oklahoma City, OK 73101; 405/858-1400
SOUTH CAROLINA
Hartsville, SC WHSC 1450
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
27604; 919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.southernfarmnetwork.com
Wattage: 1,000w AM
Weekly farm: 1.5
Ag Sales Mgr: Barbara Price
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
HR Mgr: Jennifer Page
Spot: $15
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Southern Farm Network, 3012 Highwoods
Blvd, Ste 201, Raleigh, NC 27604; 919/876-0674,
FAX: 919/790-8369, e-mail:
bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Lake City, SC WWFN 100.1
3012 Highwood Blvd, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27604;
919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.southernfarmnetwork.com
Wattage: 3,000w FM
Weekly farm: 1.5
Farm Sales Mgr: Barbara Price
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
Spot: $45
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Southern Farm Network, 3012 Highwoods
Blvd, Ste 201, Raleigh, NC 27604; 919/876-0674,
FAX: 919/790-8369, e-mail:
bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Manning, SC WHLZ 92.5
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC
27604; 919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.southernfarmnetwork.com
Wattage: 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 1.5
Ag Sales Mgr: Barbara G. Price
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
HR Mgr: Jennifer Page
Spot: $105
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Network: Southern Farm Network, 3012 Highwoods
Blvd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27604; 919/876-0674,
FAX: 919/790-8369, e-mail:
bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
SOUTH DAKOTA
Madison, SD KJAM 1390
KJAM 103.1
101 S. Egan, PO Box D, Madison, SD 57042;
605/256-4514, 800/529-0032, FAX: 605/256-6477
E-mail: lorin_larsen@hotmail.com
Web site: www.kjamradio.com
Year established: 1959
Number of ag employees: 7
Wattage: 5,000w AM, 35,000w FM
Weekly farm: 12
Farm Dir/Ag Sales Mgr: Lorin Larsen
HR Mgr: Peg Nordling
Spot: $35.50
Mitchell, SD (NAFB) KMIT 105.9
501 S. Ohlman, Mitchell, SD 57301; 605/996-9667,
800/244-5648, FAX: 605/996-0013
E-mail: kmit@kmit.com
Web site: www.kmit.com
Year established: 1975
Number of ag employees: 4
Wattage: 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 20 hrs
Farm Dir: Doug Cunningham
Ag Sales Mgr: Terry Imus
Ag Sales Mgr: Tim Smith
Spot: $40
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Sales rep: Katz Communications, 222 S. Ninth St,
Suite 3310, Minneapolis, MN 55402; 612/359-3332,
FAX: 612/338-8916
Sioux Falls, SD (NAFB) KXRB 1000
KSOO 1140
KIKN 100.5
3205 S. Meadow, Sioux Falls, SD 57106;
605/361-0300, FAX: 605/361-5410
Year established: 1969
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 10,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 30 hrs
Farm Sales Mgr: Jeff Hauge
Farm Dir: Mark Tassler
Spot: $90
Sales rep: Christal Radio
Yankton, SD (NAFB) KKYA 93.1
PO Box 628, Yankton, SD 57078; 605/665-7892,
FAX: 605/665-0818
E-mail: kyntkkya@byelectric.com
Weekly farm: 3
Farm Dir: Gene Williams
Ag Sales Mgr: Carolyn Becker
HR Mgr: Bill Halst
Spot: $35
Network: Waitt Farm Network, PO Box 628,
Yankton, SD 57078; 605/665-7892,
FAX: 605/665-0818; kyntkkya@byelectric.com
Yankton, SD (NAFB) WNAX 570 AM
WNAX 104.1 FM
1609 E. Hwy 50, Yankton, SD 57078; 605/665-7442,
FAX: 605/665-8788
E-mail: farm@wnax.com
Web site: www.wnax.com
Wattage: 5,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 20+
Farm Dir: Michelle Rook
Farm Dir: Tom Riter
Farm Dir: Judy Stratman
Assoc Farm Dir: Judy Stratman
Assoc Farm Dir: Tom Riter
Ag Sales Mgr: David Onsted
Measurement: FMR (all), Arbitron (2000)
Sales rep: Katz Media
TEXAS
Amarillo, TX (NAFB) KGNC 710
KGNC 97.9
PO Box 710, Amarillo, TX 79189; 806/355-9801,
800/285-0710, FAX: 806/354-8779
E-mail: kgnc@kgnc.com
Web site: www.kgnc.com
Year established: 1922
Number of ag employees: 3
Wattage: 10,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 11
Ag Sales Mgr: Jerry Brownd
Farm Dir: John Burrow
Asst Dir: Chris Albracht
Spot: $195
Measurement: FMR (1999), Arbitron (2001)
Sales rep: McGavren Guild Radio, 100 Park Ave,
Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10017; 212/916-0501;
FAX: 212/916-0759
Edinburg, TX (NAFB) KURV 710
KSOX 1240
2921 N. Closner, Edinburg, TX 78539;
956/383-2777, 800/580-8255, FAX: 956/383-2570
E-mail: talk@kurv.com
Web site: www.agnewsnow.com
Year established: 1946
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 1,000w AM
Weekly farm: 10 hrs
Farm Dir: Jim Hearn
Ag Sales Mgr: Jane Smith
HR Mgr: Davis Rankin
Spot: $73
Measurement: FMR (1999)
Network: South Texas Ag Network, 2921 N. Closner,
Edinburg TX, 78539; 956/383-2777, 800/580-8255,
FAX: 956/383-2750, e-mail: talk@kurv.com
Haskell, TX (NAFB) KVRP 1400
KVRP 97.1
PO Box 1118, 1406 N. First St, Haskell, TX 79521;
940/864-8505, 800/460-KVRP, FAX: 940/864-8001
E-mail: kvrp@kvrp.com
Web site: www.kvrp.com
Year established: 1981
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 6 hrs
Farm Sales Mgr: Ken Lane
Farm Dir: Carl Shearer
Measurement: FMR (2001)
Sales rep: Katz
WASHINGTON
Lynden, WA KWPZ 106.5
1843 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264; 360/354-5596
Ext. 101, FAX: 360/354-7517
E-mail: lkmielke@juno.org
Web site: www.praise1065.com
Year established: 1988
Wattage: 68,000w FM
Weekly farm: 3 hrs
Ag Sales Mgr/Farm Dir/HR Mgr: Lee Mielke
(lkmielke@juno.org)
Spot: $20
WISCONSIN
Eau Claire, WI (NAFB) WAYY 790
WAXX 104.5
944 Harlem Ave, Po Box 1, Altoona, WI 54720;
715/832-1530, 800/866-9299, FAX: 715/832-5329
E-mail: crgmarty@charter.net
Web site: www.waxx104online.com
Year established: WAYY 1937, WAXX 1966
Number of ag employees: 10
Wattage: 5,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 18
Ag Sales Mgr: Marty Green
Farm Dir: Bob Bosold
HR Mgr: Renae Chase
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
Sales rep: Katz Radio
Fond du Lac, WI (NAFB) KFIZ 1450
PO Box 1450, 254 Winnebago Dr, Fond du Lac, WI
54935; 920/921-1071, FAX: 920/921-0757
E-mail: info@mdogmedia.com
Web site: www.kfiz.com
Year established: 1922
Number of ag employees: 6
Wattage: 1,000w AM
Weekly farm: 6
Ag Sales Mgr/HR Mgr: Mark Kastein
Farm Dir: Rae Nell Halbur
Spot: $30
Network: Goetz Radio, PO Box 94, Fort Atkinson, WI
53538; 414/583-0315
Manitowoc, WI (NAFB) WCUB 980
PO Box 1990, 1915 Mirro Dr, Manitowoc, WI
54221-1990; 920/683-6800, 888/282-9922,
FAX: 920/683-6807
E-mail: ldavis@cubradio.com
Web site: www.cubradio.com
Year established: 1955
Number of ag employees: 2
Wattage: 5,000w AM
Weekly farm: 12 hrs
Farm Sales Mgr/HR Mgr: Lee Davis
Farm Dir: Rob Pragalz
Measurement: Leede (2001)
Sales rep: Katz Radio
Marshfield, WI WDLB 1450
WOSQ 92.3
PO Box 630, Marshfield, WI 54449; 715/384-2191,
800/236-1065, FAX: 715/387-3588
Year established: 1947
Number of ag employees: 6
Wattage: 1,000w AM, 6,000w FM
Weekly farm: 30 hrs
Ag Sales Mgr: Arnie Peck
Farm Dir: Bob Meyer
Spot: $18.00
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Network: Goetz Farm Radio Network, PO Box 630,
Marshfield, WI 54449; 715/384-2191, 800/236-1065,
FAX: 715/387-3588
Sales rep: J. L. Farmakis, PO Box 1004,
New Canaan, CT 06840; 203/966-1746,
FAX: 203/966-0473
CANADIAN RADIO
ALBERTA
High River, Alberta AM 1140
11 Fifth Ave S.E., High River, Alberta T1V 1G2;
403/652-2472, FAX: 403/652-7861
Year established: 1977
Wattage: 50,000w AM
Farm Dir: Mike McLean
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales (Toronto,
Calgary, Vancouver); Golden West Media
(Winnipeg)
MANITOBA
Altona, Manitoba CFAM 950
9 Center Ave, Box 950, Altona, Manitoba R0G 0B0;
204/324-6464, FAX: 204/324-8918
Year established: 1957
Wattage: 10,000w AM
Farm Reporter: Les Kletke
Ag Sales Mgr: David Wiebe
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales (Toronto,
Calgary, Vancouver); Golden West Media
(Winnipeg)
Boissevain, Manitoba CJRB 1220
202-125 Center Ave, PO Box 950, Altona, Manitoba
R0C 0B0; 204/324-6464, FAX: 204/324-8918
Year established: 1973
Wattage: 10,000w AM
Farm Reporter: Les Kletke
Ag Sales Mgr: David Wiebe
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales (Toronto,
Calgary, Vancouver); Golden West Media
(Winnipeg)
Brandon, Manitoba CKLQ 880
CKLF 94.7
624 14th St E., Brandon, Manitoba R7A 7E1;
204/726-8888, FAX: 204/726-1270
E-mail: dkille@cklq.mb.ca
Web site: www.cklq.mb.ca/starfmradio.com
Year established: 1977
Number of ag employees: 6
Wattage: 10,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 7 hrs
Farm Dir: Bruce Cochrane
Ag Sales Mgr: Dan Sutherland
Spot: $165
Measurement: BBM (2001)
Sales rep: Target Broadcast Sales, 1867 Yonge St,
Suite 905, Toronto, Ontario M4S 145; 416/932-2202,
FAX: 416/932-2336
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba CFRY AM-FM
1500 Saskatchewan Ave W., Portage la Prairie,
Manitoba RIN ON6; 204/239-5111,
FAX: 204/857-3456
Year established: 1956
Wattage: 25,000
Farm Sales Mgr: David Wiebe
Farm Reporter: Howard Barker
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales (Toronto,
Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal)
Steinbach, Manitoba AM 1250
250 Main St, PO Box 1250, Steinbach, Manitoba
R0A 2A0; 204/326-3737, FAX: 204/326-2206
Wattage: 10,000w AM
Farm Reporter: Les Kletke
Ag Sales Mgr: David Wiebe
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales (Toronto,
Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal); Golden West Media
(Winnipeg)
Winkler, Manitoba CKMW 1570
201-125 Center Ave, Box 950, Altona, Manitoba
R0G 0B0; 204/324-6464, FAX: 204/324-8918
Year established: 1980
Wattage: 10,000w AM
Farm Reporter: Les Kletke
Ag Sales Mgr: David Wiebe
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales (Toronto,
Calgary, Vancouver); Golden West Media
(Winnipeg)
ONTARIO
Wingham, Ontario CKNX 920
CKNX 101.7
215 Carling Terr, Wingham, Ontario N0G 2W0;
519/357-1310, 800/265-3030, FAX: 519/357-1897
E-mail: kbrown@cknxradio.com
Year established: 1926
Number of ag employees: 4
Wattage: 10,000w AM, 100,000w FM
Weekly farm: 6+
Farm Sales Mgr: Kevin Brown
(kbrown@cknxradio.com)
Farm Dir: John Beardsley
HR Mgr: Nancy Burton
Spot: $90-$180 (Cdn)
Measurement: BBM (2001)
Sales rep: Integrated Media Sales, Two St. Clair Ave
W., Toronto, Ontario M4V 1L6; 416/323-7405,
FAX: 416/924-5258
SASKATCHEWAN
Estevan, Saskatchewan CJSL 1280
200-1236 Fifth St, Estevan, Saskatchewan S4A O2G;
306/634-1280, FAX: 306/634-6364
Year established: 1958
Wattage: 10,000w AM
Farm Reporter: Danielle Bowditch
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales (Toronto,
Calgary, Vancouver); Golden West Media
(Winnipeg)
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan CHAB 800
Box 800, 1704 Main St N., Moose Jaw,
Saskatchewan S6H 4P5; 306/694-0800,
FAX: 306/692-8880
Year established: 1977
Wattage: 10,000w AM
Farm Reporter: Rob Carnie
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales (Toronto,
Calgary, Vancouver); Golden West Media
(Winnipeg)
Rosetown/Kindersley, CJYM 1330
Saskatchewan CFYM 1210
PO Box 490, 208 Hwy 4, Rosetown, Saskatchewan
S0L 2V0; 306/882-2686, FAX: 306/882-3037
Wattage: 10,000w AM
Farm Dir: Rod Parker
Ag Sales Mgr: Dennis Dyck
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales (Toronto,
Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal); Golden West Media
(Winnipeg)
Shaunavon, Saskatchewan CJSN 1490
399 Centre St, Shaunavon, Saskatchewan S0N 2M0;
306/297-2671, FAX: 306/297-3051
Year established: 1960
Wattage: 10,000w AM
Farm Reporter: Glendalee Allen
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales (Toronto,
Calgary, Vancouver); Golden West Media
(Winnipeg)
Swift Current, Saskatchewan CKSW 570
CIMG 94.1
134 Central Ave, Swift Current, Saskatchewan
S9H 0L1; 306/773-4605, FAX: 306/773-6390
Year established: 1956
Wattage: 10,000w AM
Farm Reporter: Glendalee Allen
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales (Toronto,
Calgary, Vancouver); Golden West Media
(Winnipeg)
Weyburn, Saskatchewan CFSL 1190
306 Souris Ave, PO Box 340, Weyburn,
Saskatchewan S4H 2K2; 306/848-1190,
FAX: 306/842-2720
Year established: 1957
Wattage: 10,000w AM
Farm Reporter: Danielle Bowditch
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales (Toronto,
Calgary, Vancouver); Golden West Media
(Winnipeg)
RADIO NETWORKS
ABN RADIO (NAFB)
1515 W. Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221;
614/486-9577, 800/686-8299, FAX: 614/487-8205
E-mail: agsales@abnradio.com
Web site: www.abnradio.com
Year established: 1972
Number of ag employees: 8
57 in Ohio and West Virginia all carrying farm
programming. Live-via satellite. Ag news, markets,
weather.
Farm Dir: Dale Minyo (dminyo@abnradio.com)
Pres/CEO: Bart Johnson (bjohnson@abnradio.com)
Sales Mgr: Todd Nicholson
(tnicholson@abnradio.com)
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Sales rep: J.L Farmakis, PO Box 1004, New
Canaan, CT 06840; 203/966-1746,
FAX: 203/966-0473, e-mail: bill@jlfarmakis.com;
contact Bill Farmakis
AG INFO CENTER NETWORK (NAFB)
4104 Country Lane, St. Joseph, MO 64506;
816/233-8881, FAX: 816/364-6856
E-mail: gene.millard@eagleradio.net
Web site: www.aginfocenter.com
Year established: 1998
Number of ag employees: 3
18 stations in KS, MO and NE all carrying farm
programming. Live-via satellite. Farm markets and
farm news.
Farm Dir: Rich Hawkins
(rich.hawkins@eagleradio.net)
Farm Dir: Tom Brand (tom.brand@eagleradio.net)
VP/CEO/HR Mgr: Gene Millard
(gene.millard@eagleradio.net)
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Sales rep: Katz Radio Group, Piper Jaffray Tower,
Suite 3300, Minneapolis, MN 55402; 612/359-3332,
FAX: 612/338-8916; contact Vic McGill
e-mail: vic.mcgill@katz-media.com
APRN - AG PRODUCERS RADIO NETWORK
Box 1000, Oklahoma City, OK 73101;
405/858-1400 ext297, 800/FARMNET,
FAX: 405/840-5808
E-mail: aghub@clearchannel.com
Year established: 1995
Number of ag employees: 7
12 stations in TX all carrying farm programming.
Live-via satellite. Ag markets and news that focus on
the major crops grown in the High Plains -- cotton,
peanuts and grain sorghum.
Gen Mgr: Joe Jeldy (joejeldy@clearchannel.com)
Farm Broadcaster: Mike Dain
(mikedain@clearchannel.com)
Farm Dir: Jim Stewart
Measurement: AMR (2001)
Sales rep: Katz/Clear Channel, contact Joe Jeldy
AG RADIO NETWORK, INC (NAFB)
(See advertisement in this section)
PO Box 437, Utica, NY 13503-0437; 315/337-1320,
FAX: 315/337-1566
E-mail: agradionet@aol.com
Year established: 1976
Number of ag employees: 6
136 stations in NY, New England, PA, DE and MD
all carrying farm programming. Live-interconnected
and taped. Market prices, weather, govt/univ news,
legislation, farm mgmt advice, economic news and
farm organization activities.
Farm Dir: Ed Slusarczyk
Farm Dir: Tom Cassidy
Measurement: Empire (1995)
AGRI-VOICE
(See advertisement in this issue)
435 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611;
312/222-3342, 800/654-8597, FAX: 312/222-4876
Year established: 1985
Number of ag employees: 10
Contact: John Beebe, ag sales mgr
55 stations in IL, IN, IA, KS, MT, SD, TX and WI all
carrying farm programming. Live-interconnected.
Web-fed agri-news, business, concise market
analysis and detailed weather on local, national and
international levels.
Farm Dir: Orion Samuelson
Farm Dir: Max Armstrong
Ag Sales Mgr: John Beebe
HR Mgr: Marilyn Miller
Measurement: FMR/AMR (all), Arbitron (all)
Sales rep: Christal Radio, Piper Jaffray Tower,
Suite 3325, Minneapolis, MN 55402; 612/333-8833,
FAX: 612/339-1373; contact Steve Plotkin
AGRIAMERICA NETWORK (NAFB)
40 Monument Cir, Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46204;
317/637-3276, 800/669-4404, FAX: 317/684-2008
E-mail: gtruitt@niaa.emmis.com
Web site: www.agriamerica.com
Farm Dir: Jeanette Merritt (jmerritt@niaa.emmis.com)
Farm Dir: Gary Truitt (gtruitt@niaa.emmis.com)
AGRINET FARM RADIO NETWORK (NAFB)
104 Radio Rd, Powells Point, NC 27966;
252/491-2414, FAX: 252/491-2959
Year established: 1970
Number of ag employees: 4
100 stations in PA, VA, MD, DE, WV, NC and SC all
carrying farm programming. Live-via satellite.
National and regional shows containing ag news,
markets, weather and ag calendar.
Farm Dir: Bill Ray
Sales Mgr: Lisa Ray
AGRINET OF THE HIGH PLAINS (NAFB)
PO Box 1000, Oklahoma City, OK 73101;
405/858-1400, 800/327-6638, FAX: 405/840-5808
E-mail: brucegaarder@clearchannel.com
Year established: 1998
Number of ag employees: 6
13 stations in CO, NM, TX, and OK all carrying farm
programming. Live-via satellite, live-interconnected.
Agri news and markets that provide information for
farmers and ranchers to enable them to make
superior marketing and production decisions.
Farm Dir: Bruce Gaarder
(brucegaarder@clearchannel.com)
Farm Dir: Ron Hays (ronhays@clearchannel.com)
VP/Gen Mgr: Joe Jeldy
(joejeldy@clearchannel.com)
Measurement: AMR (2001)
AGRITALK
(See advertisement in this issue)
634 Hall of Fame Dr, Bonner Springs, KS
66012-9045; 913/489-4045, FAX: 913/489-4051
E-mail: host@agritalk.com
Web site: www.agritalk.com
Year established: 1994
Number of ag employees: 10
120 stations in 27 states, all carrying farm
programming. Live-via satellite. One-hour talkshow
weekdays, targeting rural, political and agribusiness
news. Available on Interet audio.
Host/Farm Broadcaster: Mike Adams
Host/Farm Broadcaster: Mark Oppold
Host/Farm Broadcaster: Ken Ranjes
Natl Sales: Michael Rogers
Affiliate Mgr: Ron Metzinger
Measurement: Arbitron
Sales rep: In-house
THE BOTTOMLINE REPORTS
634 Hall of Fame Dr, Bonner Springs, KS
66012-9045; 913/489-4045, FAX: 913/489-4051
E-mail: moppold@doane.com
Web site: www.doanebroadcasting.com
Year established: 1992
150 in 15 states. Live-via satellite. 2- and 3-minute
weekday and Saturday reports; commodity price
analysis and price forecast information with heavy
emphasis on recommended pricing strategies and
buy/sell recommendations. Available on Internet
MP3 file.
Farm Broadcaster: Mark Oppold
VP: Don Schultz
Natl Sales: Michael Rogers
Affiliate Mgr: Ron Metzinger
Measurement: Arbitron
BROWNFIELD NETWORK
505 Hobbs Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65109;
573/893-7200, FAX: 573/893-2321
E-mail: brownfieldnetwork@learfield.com
Web site: www.brownfieldnetwork.com
Year established: 1972
Number of ag employees: 20
230 in IL, IN, IA, MO, NE, WI, and SD all carrying
farm programming. Live-via satellite. Complete
agricultural news, markets and weather aired
between 6 am and 3 pm, Monday through Saturday.
Farm Dir: Cyndi Young (cyoung@learfield.com)
Pres/CEO: Clyde G. Lear
VP, Sales: Rhonda Ludwig (rludwig@learfield.com)
HR Mgr: Jeff Martin
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Sales rep: In-house
DAIRYLINE
1843 Front St, Lynden, WA 98264; 360/354-5596,
FAX: 360/354-7517
E-mail: bbaker@dairyline.com
Web site: www.dairyline.com
Year established: 1988
Number of ag employees: 2
100 stations in more than 30 states all carrying farm
programming. Dairy news and prices.
DAYWEATHER RADIO NETWORK
(See advertisement in this section)
4011 Evans Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001;
307/638-6054, 800/584-9331, FAX: 307/637-4883
E-mail: don@dayweather.com
Web site: www.dayweather.com
Year established: 1992
Number of ag employees: 5
49 stations in CO, KS, NE and WY all carrying farm
programming. Live-interconnected. Customized local
ag weather forcast for ag producers in each affiliate
location; forecasts include specific weather-related
ag information such as soil temperature, crop water
usage, growing degree days, severe weather
conditions, and pest disease alerts.
Pres/Farm Dir/Meteorologist: Don Day Jr.
(don@dayweather.com)
VP, Sales and Mktg: Don Day Sr.
(sales@dayweather.com)
Measurement: AMR (2001)
Sales rep: In-house, contact Don Day Sr.
DOANE BROADCASTING
(See advertisement in this issue)
634 Hall of Fame Dr, Bonner Springs, KS
66012-9045; 913/489-4045, FAX: 913/489-4051
E-mail: dschultz@doane.com
Web site: www.doanebroadcasting.com
Year established: 1994
Number of ag employees: 10
200 stations in 27 states all carrying farm
programming. Live-via satellite. Targeted news,
markets and weather.
Farm Dir: Mike Adams (madams@doane.com)
Farm Dir: Mark Oppold (moppold@doane.com)
Farm Dir: Ken Rahjes (krahjes@doane.com)
Pres/CEO: Lynn Henderson (lhenderson@doane.com)
VP: Don Schultz (dschultz@doane.com)
Natl Sales Mgr: Michael Rogers
(mrogers@doane.com)
HR Mgr: Aurora Rule
Measurement: Arbitron (2001)
Sales rep: In-house
THE DOANE REPORTS
634 Hall of Fame Dr, Bonner Springs, KS 66012-9045;
913/489-4045, FAX: 913/489-4051
E-mail: moppold@doane.com
Web site: www.doanebroadcasting.com
Year established: 1999
90 stations in 17 states. Live-via satellite. Four 3-minute
reports each weekday -- Before the Bell - global
market information; From the Hill - news from
Washington; Law of the Land - ag legal information;
The Big Picture - agribusiness economic conditions
report. Available on Internet MP3 file.
Farm Broadcaster: Mark Oppold
Natl Sales: Michael Rogers
Measurement: Arbitron
EVAN SLACK NETWORK
(See advertisement in this section)
130 Pearl St, Suite 1601, Denver, CO 80203;
303/722-3040, FAX: 303/722-8696
E-mail: evanslack@aol.com
Year established: 1976
Number of ag employees: 1
Contact: J. Evan Slack
50 stations in CO, ID, MT, NE, NV, OR, UT and WY
all carrying farm programming. Live-via satellite.
Latest livestock/grain markets, interviews,
farm/ranch info Mon-Fri.
Farm Dir/CEO: Evan Slack (evanslack@aol.com)
Measurement: FMR
FARM JOURNAL RADIO
NETWORK
25 Executive Dr, Suite A, Lafayette, IN 47905;
765/449-8000, FAX: 765/449-8010
E-mail: info@fjem.com
Web site: www.fjem.com
Year established: 1999
Number of ag employees: 18
180+ station networks in IA, IL, KS, MN, IN, ND, SD,
NE OK, TX, MO AR, WI and NY. Market reports and
commentary direct from the Chicago Board of Trade
by Gary Wilhelmi. Additional reports on markets, ag
weather and agriculture on the Internet are available.
Farm Dir: Al Pell
Pres: Jeffrey Pence
Sr VP Sales/Dist: Larry Leese (lleese@fjem.com)
HR Mgr: Nathan Van Der Male
FARM TIMES OF THE AIR (A DIVISION OF
WESTERN AG NETWORK)
679 Come Back Ln, Sagle, ID 83860; 208/265-9063,
FAX: 208/265-5445
E-mail: farmtimes@dependanet.com
Year established: 1987
70 stations in CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY.
Taped. 3-min daily broadcast.
Pres/Farm Dir: Bill Whittom
FARMING AMERICA
(See advertisement in this issue)
435 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611;
312/222-3342, 800/654-8597, FAX: 312/222-4876
Year established: 1987
Number of ag employees: 10
160 stations in AL, AR, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA,
KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NY,
OH, OK, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI and WY all
carrying farm programming. Taped. Mon-Fri, 5-min
reports; in-depth news on major ag issues, current
events and interviews with newsmakers.
Farm Dir: Max Armstrong
Ag Sales Mgr: John Beebe
HR Mgr: Marilyn Miller
Measurement: FMR/AMR (all), Arbitron (2000)
Sales rep: Christal Radio, Piper Jaffray Tower, Suite
3325, Minneapolis, MN 55402; 612/333-8833;
contact Steve Plotkin
GEORGIA FARM NETWORK
1819 Peachtree Rd, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30309;
404/962-7007, FAX: 404/367-1134
E-mail: sales@gfrn.net
Web site: www.gfrn.net
Year established: 2000
Number of ag employees: 10
32 stations in GA all carrying farm programming.
Live-via satellite. The latest daily agribusiness news,
market and commodity information.
Farm Broadcaster: Mike Dain
(mikedain@clearchannel.com)
Farm Broadcaster: Rick Trepton (news@gfrn.net)
Sales Mgr: Carolyn Redwine
(carolynredwine@clearchannel.com)
Farm Dir: Stewart Doan (stewartdoan@cei.net)
Sales rep: Katz/Clear Channel, contact Carolyn
Redwine
GOETZ FARM RADIO NETWORK
1710 N. Central Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449;
715/384-2191, 800/236-1065, FAX: 715/387-3588
Year established: 1978
Number of ag employees: 4
85 stations in WI and IL, 40 carrying farm
programming. Live-via satellite, live-interconnected.
Daybreak -- a morning farm magazine; seven 2-minute
farm reports per day.
Farm Dir: Bob Meyer (bob@mmwi.net)
Mgr Ops: Wayne A. Ripp (wripp@mmwi.net)
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Sales rep: J. L. Farmakis, PO Box 1004, New
Canaan, CT 06840; 203/966-0473, FAX: 319/895-8571;
contact Bill Farmakis
GOLDEN WEST BROADCASTING
PO Box 950, Altona, Manitoba R0G 0B0;
204/324-6464, 800/374-3315, FAX: 204/324-8918
Year established: 1957
Number of ag employees: 4
18 stations in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
Taped. Markets and producer information.
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales (Toronto,
Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal), Golden West Media
(Winnipeg).
GREAT PLAINS FARM SHOW
PO Box 1000, Oklahoma City, OK 73101;
405/858-1458, FAX: 405/840-5808
E-mail: ronhays@clearchannel.com
Web site: www.agsource.net
Year established: 1998
Number of ag employees: 3
11 stations in KS, OK, TX and NM all carrying farm
programming. Live-via satellite. A weekly midday
roundup of agri news, weather mkts and financials,
daily 11 am - 12 noon.
Farm Dir: Ron Hays (ronhays@clearchannel.com)
Farm Dir: Bruce Gaarder
Gen Mgr: Joe Jeldy (joejeldy@clearchannel.com)
Measurement: FMR (2001)
Sales rep: Katz/Clear Channel Ag
HOMETOWN ILLINOIS RADIO NETWORK
918 E. Park, PO Box 169, Taylorville, IL 62568-0169;
217/824-3395, FAX: 217/824-3301
E-mail: rjm@randyradio.com
Web site: www.randyradio.com
Year established: 1983
Number of ag employees: 2
30 stations in IL all carrying farm programming. Live-via
satellite. Provides annual reports from Illinios
State Fair, Farm Progress Show, National FFA
Convention and Illinois Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
each year.
Farm Dir: Jim Fleming
Pres/CEO: Randal J. Miller (rjm@randyradio.com)
KANSAS AGRICULTURE NETWORK
PO Box 1818, Topeka, KS 66601; 785/272-2199,
FAX: 785/272-3536
37 stations in KS and NE all carrying farm
programming. Live-via satellite. Extensive ag market
reports & analysis, ag weather with 3 staff
meteorologists.
Farm Dir: John Jenkenson
Farm Dir: Greg Akagi
Farm Dir: Kelly Lenz
Sales Mgr: Jason Weil
Measurement: AMR (1998)
Sales rep: Interep/McGavren Guild, 312/616-7271
KENTUCKY AG-NET
4000 #1 Radio Dr, Louisville, KY 40218;
502/479-2246, 800/752-6023, FAX: 502/479-2229
Year established: 1979
Number of ag employees: 6
35 stations in KY and IN carrying farm programming.
Live-via satellite. Morning farm report, markets,
midday farm reports.
Farm Dir: Jack Crowner
Farm Dir: Price Allan (pallan@kynewsnet.com)
Acct Mgr: Doug Wethington
(dougwethington@clearchannel.com)
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2000)
Sales rep: Clear Channel Radio Sales, 10 S.
Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102-1755;
314/241-5535, FAX: 314/621-8357; contact
Ted Haller
LFB RADIO NETWORK
PO Box 95004, Baton Rouge, LA 70895;
225/922-6228, FAX: 225/922-6274
E-mail: careym@lfbf.org
Year established: 1997
Number of ag employees: 1
25 stations in LA and MS all carrying farm
programming. Internet delivery. Farm news and
market information.
Farm Director: Carey Martin (careym@lfbf.org)
Measurement: FMR (2001)
Sales rep: J.L. Farmakis Inc, PO Box 1004,
New Canaan, CT 06840; 203/966-1746,
FAX: 203/966-0473, bill@jlfarmakis.com;
contact Bill Farmakis
LINDER FARM NETWORK
(See advertisement in this section)
1929 Cedar Ave S., Owatonna, MN 55060;
507/444-9224, FAX: 507/444-9080
E-mail: lynn@linderfarmnetwork.com
Web site: www.linderfarmnetwork.com
Year established: 1976
25 in MN all carrying farm programming. Live-interconnected
network. Full-service farm
information, including farm news, markets, market
analysis and weather.
Farm Dir/Pres/CEO: Lynn Ketelsen
(lynn@linderfarmnetwork.com)
Sales Professional: Jeff Stewart
(jeffs@linderfarmnetwork.com)
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Sales rep: Katz Radio, 222 S. Ninth St, Suite 3310,
Minneapolis, MN 55402; 612/359-3332, e-mail:
vic.mcgill@katz-media.com; contact Vic McGill
LOUISIANA AGRI-NEWS NETWORK
263 Third St, Fifth Floor, Baton Rouge, LA 70801;
225/383-8695, 800/841-8450, FAX: 225/383-5020
Web site: www.la-net.net
Year established: 1974
Number of ag employees: 6
66 stations in AR, LA and MS all carrying farm
programming. Live-via satellite. 17 reports daily,
Monday through Friday, including crop reports,
market updates, weather reports and special reports
on Louisiana agriculture.
Farm Dir: Don Molino (don@la-net.net)
Pres/CEO: Bill Rigell (bill_rigell@la-net.net)
VP, Sales and Mktg: Michael Hudson
(michael@la-net.net)
HR Mgr: Carolyn Roche
Measurement: FMR (2001), Arbitron (2001)
Sales rep: Interep, 205 N. Michigan Ave,
Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60601; 312/616-7271,
FAX: 312/819-1970, e-mail: bob_lurito@interep.com;
contact Bob Lurito
MINNESOTA FARM NETWORK
See advertisement in this section)
331 11th St S., Minneapolis, MN 55404-1009;
612/321-7260, FAX: 612/321-7202
E-mail: bjacobson@mnnradio.com
Web site: www.mnnradio.com
Year established: 1982
Number of ag employees: 3
46 stations in MN all carrying farm programming.
Live-via satellite. Local, regional, and national ag
news; agribusiness info, market reports, and
specialized ag weather.
Farm Dir: Tom Rothman (trothman@mnnradio.com)
Pres/CEO: Tim Shears (tshears@mnnradio.com)
HR Mgr: Penny Meier
Farm Network Mgr: Bridget Jacobson
(bjacobson@mnnradio.com)
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
MISSISSIPPI AGRI NETWORK *
6310 I-55 N., Jackson, MS 39211; 601/957-1700,
FAX: 601/956-5228
E-mail: 1sheldon@telesouth.com
MONEY MATTERS
(See advertisement in this issue)
634 Hall of Fame Dr, Bonner Springs, KS
66012-9045; 913/489-4045, FAX: 913/489-4051
E-mail: moppold@doane.com
Web site: www.doanebroadcasting.com
Year established: 1992
50 stations in 14 states all carrying farm
programming. Live-via satellite. Agribusiness
financial information concerning marketing, leasing
and purchasing farm inputs. Available on Internet
MP3 file.
Farm Broadcaster: Mark Oppold
Natl Sales: Michael Rogers
Measurement: Arbitron
NATIONAL FARM REPORT
(See advertisement in this issue)
435 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611;
312/222-3342, 800/654-8597, FAX: 312/222-4876
Year established: 1982
Number of ag employees: 10
230 stations in AL, AR, CA, CO, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS,
KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM,
NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI and WY
all carrying farm programming. Taped. Mon-Fri, 5-min
reports and commentary on national farm
issues.
Farm Dir: Orion Samuelson
Ag Sales Mgr: John Beebe
HR Mgr: Marilyn Miller
Measurement: FMR/AMR (all) Arbitron (all)
Sales rep: Christal Radio, Piper Jaffray Tower, Suite
3325, Minneapolis, MN 55402; 612/333-8833, FAX:
612/339-1373; contact Steve Plotkin
NORTHERN AG NETWORK
(See advertisement in this section)
PO Box 1742, Billings, MT 59103; 406/252-6661,
800/877-1742, FAX: 406/245-9755
E-mail: nbs@northernbroadcasting.com
Web site: www.northernbroadcasting.com
Year established: 1975
Number of ag employees: 9
80 stations in MT, WY, SD, ND, ID and OR all
carrying farm programming. Live-via satellite. 27 ag
programs per weekday (including Idaho Farm
Bureau Fed Programming produced by NAN),
covering cattle, hogs, sheep and grains from
terminal markets through local markets buying and
selling; reporting on previous days marketing;
agricultural news and information; weather.
Pres/CEO/Farm Broadcaster: Taylor Brown
(taylor@northernbroadcasting.com)
Farm Dir: Russell Nemetz
(rnemetz@northernbroadcasting.com)
Western Region Ag Dir: Rick Haines
(rhaines@northernbroadcasting.com)
Assoc Ag Dir: Ashlea Redding
(aredding@northernbroadcasting.com)
Weathercaster: John Pulasky
Natl Sales Dir: Rick Coyle
(rcoyle@northernbroadcasting.com)
HR Mgr: Shannon Brown
Measurement: FMR (2001)
Sales rep: In-house
NORTHWEST AG INFORMATION
NETWORK
4285 W. Eaglerock Pl, Wenatchee, WA 98801;
509/662-2074, FAX: 509/667-1082
E-mail: kallen@aginfo.net
Web site: www.aginfo.net
Year established: 1983
Number of ag employees: 5
62 stations in ID, OR and WA carrying ag news
programs. Computer-based digital satellite system.
Agriculture news programming that covers wheat,
potatoes, sugarbeets, hay, apples, pears, cherries
and cattle.
Idaho Farm Dir: Bill Scott
Oregon Farm Dir: Gary Claus
Washington Farm Dir: Bob Hoff
Pres: Kelly Allen (kallen@aginfo.net)
Natl Sales Mgr: Susan Allen
Measurement: Doane (1993)
Sales rep: In-house
OKLAHOMA AGRINET
PO Box 1000, Oklahoma City, OK 73101;
405/858-1400, x297, 800/FARM-NET,
FAX: 405/840-5808
E-mail: aghub@clearchannel.com
Year established: 1977
Number of ag employees: 12
47 stations in AR, KS, NM, OK and TX all carrying
farm programming. Live-via satellite. Agricultural
news and markets that impact the production and
marketing decisions of farmers and ranchers across
the region.
Farm Dir: Ron Hays (ronhays@clearchannel.com)
Farm Broadcaster: Bruce Gaarder
(bgaarder@clearchannel.com)
Farm Broadcaster: Dave Lanning
(dlanning@clearchannel.com)
Gen Mgr: Joe Jeldy (joejeldy@clearchannel.com)
Measurement: AMR (2001)
Sales rep: Katz/Clear Channel; contact Joe Jeldy
ONTARIO AGRADIO NETWORK, INC.
232-639 Grand Ave, Chatham, Ontario N7L 1C5;
519/360-1735, 800/334-4435 (Canada only),
FAX: 519/360-1736
E-mail: agradio@ciaccess.com
Web site: www.agradio.ciaccess.com
Year established: 1993
Number of ag employees: 4
15 stations in Ontario all carrying farm programming.
Live-interconnected network. "Foodland Forum,"
news and commentary, pricing updates, barter
arrangement, one-hour open-line programs, ag
news, midday and closing commodity markets.
Pres/Farm Dir: Dennis Guy
(agradio@ciaccess.com)
HR Mgr: Pam White
Sales Mgr: Don Carruthers (doncar@inforamp.net)
Measurement: BBM (2000)
PINNACLE SPORTS NETWORK
PO Box 570, Gretna, NE 68028; 402/332-0065,
FAX: 402/332-4304
Web site: www.huskers.com
Year established: 1995
Number of ag employees: 6
53 stations in IA, NE, SD, 21 carrying farm
programming. Live-via satellite. The exclusive
Husker radio network.
Pres/CEO: Paul Aaron
Sales Manager: Colleen M Hitz (cmhitz@aol.com)
QUINSTAR COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK
324 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703; 580/242-4497,
FAX: 580/234-2971
E-mail: bert@quinstarradio.net
Web site: www.quinstarradio.net
Year established: 1994
Number of ag employees: 3
21 networks with 16 stations in OK all carrying farm
programming. Live-via satellite. Agricultural markets,
news and weather.
Farm Dir/Pres/CEO: Bert Chambers
(bert@quinstarradio.net)
Dir Sales: Travis Beams (travis@quinstarradio.net)
Measurement: FMR (2001)
Sales rep: In-house; contact Travis Beams
RADIO SOUTHERN MANITOBA
PO Box 950, Altona, Manitoba R0G 0B0;
204/324-6464
Year established: 1957
Number of ag employees: 2
4 stations in southern Manitoba. Live-interconnected
network. Comprehensive coverage of ag news,
livestock and grain markets.
Farm Dir: Les Kletke
Gen Mgr/Contact: David Wiebe
Sales rep: Canadian Broadcast Sales, 48 St. Clair
Ave W., Toronto, Ontario M4V 2Z2, 416/961-4770,
FAX: 416/960-9067; contact Leon Hildebrandt
RED RIVER FARM NETWORK
212 Fourth St S., Suite 605, Grand Forks, ND
58201; 701/795-1315, FAX: 701/795-8660
E-mail: rrfn@infi.net
Web site: www.rrfn.com
Year established: 1995
Number of ag employees: 4
Contact: John Vasichek, pres
15 stations in MN, ND and SD all carrying farm
programming. Live-interconnected. 2 half-hour farm
news "magazines" daily, plus 3 market reports and
one market close daily.
Farm Dir: Mike Hergert
Pres: John Vasichek
Measurement: FMR (2000)
Sales rep: J. L. Farmakis, PO Box 1004, New
Canaan, CT 06840; 203/966-1746, 319/895-6723,
FAX: 203/966-0473; contact Bill Farmakis or Russ
Parker
SAMUELSON SEZ
(See advertisement in this issue)
435 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611;
312/222-3342, 800/654-8597, FAX: 312/222-4876
Year established: 1997
Number of ag employees: 10
Contact: John Beebe, ag sales mgr
150 stations in AL, AR, CA, CO, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS,
KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NY, OH,
OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX and WI. Taped. Weekly
5-min editorial commentary about the world of ag.
Farm Dir: Orion Samuelson
Ag Sales Mgr: John Beebe
HR Mgr: Marilyn Miller
Measurement: FMR/AMR (all), Arbitron (all)
Sales rep: Christal Radio, Piper Jaffray Tower,
Suite 3325, Minneapolis, MN 55402; 612/333-8833,
FAX: 612/339-1373; contact Steve Plotkin
SOUTHEAST AGNET RADIO NETWORK
(See advertisement in this section)
PO Box 130, Kenansville, FL 34739; 407/436-1909,
FAX: 407/436-1364
E-mail: robin@southeastagnet.com
Web site: www.southeastagnet.com
Year established: 1984
Number of ag employees: 7
65 stations in AL, FL and GA all carrying farm
programming. Live-interconnected network.
Localized agriculture weather, cattle, crops, citrus,
vegetable, market news, commentary; the only farm
network producing daily farm programs from within
the three-state region.
Pres/CEO: Gary Cooper
(gary@southeastagnet.com)
Farm Dir: Randall Weiseman
(randall@southeastagnet.com)
VP/Nat Accts Mgr: Robin Loftin
(robin@southeastagnet.com)
Measurement: FMR (2001)
SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK
3012 Highwoods Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604;
919/876-0674, FAX: 919/790-8369
E-mail: bprice@southernfarmnetwork.com
Year established: 1968
Contact: Barbara Price, sales/ops mgr
9 stations in NC and 6 stations in SC all carrying
farm programming. Live-via satellite. Ag news,
weather, markets, interviews and farm calendar;
tobacco, soybean and commodity programs.
Farm Dir: Johnnie Hood
Ag Sales/HR Mgr: Jennifer Page
Measurement: FMR (2000), Arbitron (2001)
SUCCESSFUL FARMING
RADIO MAGAZINE
1716 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3023;
800/678-2869, FAX: 515/284-3563
E-mail: smortime@mdp.com
Web site: www.agriculture.com
Year established: 1996
Number of ag employees: 57
127 stations in AL, AR, CO, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY,
MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX,
UT, WI, WV and WY. Unwired network (tape and CD).
Farm Dir: Darrell Anderson
Dir Ad Sales: Tom Davis (tdavis@mdp.com)
Natl Sales Mgr: Scott Mortimer
(smortime@mdp.com)
TSN AGRI-BUSINESS NETWORK
(See advertisement in this section)
1080 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011;
817/543-5400, 800/289-1080, FAX: 817/543-5576
E-mail: tsnnews@cbs.com
Web site: www.tsnradio.com
Year established: 1938
Number of ag employees: 15
165 stations in TX all carrying farm programming.
Live-via satellite. Lone Star Farm & Ranch Report
(morning and midday), ag weather, cash markets,
Shoot the Bull, Texas Cotton Report, futures market,
TSN morning news, TSN evening news.
Farm Dir: Tony Purcell (topurcell@cbs.com)
Farm Dir: Keith Merckx
Pres/CEO: Jerry Bobo (jbobo@cbs.com)
Gen Sales Mgr: Tony Bishop (tbishop@cbs.com)
HR Mgr: Kathy Hart
Measurement: AMR (1999)
Sales rep: J. L. Farmakis, 48 Topfield Rd, Wilton, CT
06897; 203/966-1746, FAX: 203/966-0473, e-mail:
jlfarmakis.com; contact Bill Farmakis
TENNESSEE AGRI-NET
621 Mainstream Dr, Suite 230, Nashville, TN 37228;
615/742-6100, 800/346-9467, FAX: 615/742-6124
Web site: www.clearchannel.com
Year established: 1977
Number of ag employees: 3
46 stations in TN all carrying farm programming.
Live-via satellite. Farm news, mkts, analysis,
weather and insect updates.
Farm Dir: Jason Vance
(jasonvance@clearchannel.com)
Sr Acct Exec: Bill Storey
(billstorey@clearchannel.com)
Measurement: Arbitron (1999)
Sales rep: In-house, contact Darren Smith
TRIBUNE RADIO NETWORKS
(See advertisement in this issue)
435 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611;
312/222-3342, 800/654-8597, FAX: 312/222-4876
Year established: 1982
Number of ag employees: 10
595 stations in AL, AR, CA, CO, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS,
KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NY,
OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, WA, WI and WY
all carrying farm programming. Taped, Web-fed.
Business market reports, weather throughout the day;
syndicated shows -- National Farm Report, Samuelson
Sez, Farming America, Agri-Voice (Web-fed).
Farm Dir: Orion Samuelson
Farm Dir: Max Armstrong
Ag Sales Mgr: John Beebe
HR Mgr: Marilyn Miller
Measurement: FMR/AMR (all), Arbitron (all)
Sales rep: Christal Radio, Piper Jaffray Tower, Ste
3325, Minneapolis, MN 55402; 612/339-8833,
FAX: 612/339-1373; contact Steve Plotkin
VSA RADIO NETWORK
PO Box 1000, Oklahoma City, OK 73101;
405/858-1400, 800/FARM-NET, FAX: 405/840-5808
E-mail: ronhays@clearchannel.com
Web site: www.texasradio.net
Year established: 1964
Number of ag employees: 10
61 stations carrying farm programming in TX. Live-via
satellite. Markets, weather and agricultural news
that has an impact on a producer's bottom line.
Farm Dir: Don Atkinson
(datkinson@clearchannel.com)
Farm Dir: Roddy Peeples
Farm Dir: Lee McCoy (realmccoy@sanmarcos.net)
Farm Dir: Jerry Lackey (jlackey@wcc.net)
Gen Mgr: Joe Jeldy (joejeldy@clearchannel.com)
Measurement: AMR (2001)
Sales rep: Katz/Clear Channel Ag; contact Joe Jeldy
WEATHERTIME, LLC *
5930 Seminole Ctr Ct, Madison, WI 53593;
608/278-1515, FAX: 608/278-1516
WESTERN AGRI-RADIO
NETWORKS INC.
1700 S. First Ave, Suite 214, Yuma, AZ 85364;
928/782-1440, 800/944-6077, FAX: 928/782-1474
E-mail: ggatley.sprynet.com
Web site: www.westernagri-radio.net
Year established: 1979
Number of ag employees: 3
16 stations in AZ and CA all carrying farm
programming. Live-interconnected. Four programs
daily (Monday through Friday) for 17 minutes of farm
and commodity news; two five-minute general farm
news from international, national and regional
sources; one program daily featuring research in
agriculture; one program daily featuring commodity
market news, including daily cash market reports.
CEO/Pres/Farm Dir: George G. Gatley
(ggatley.sprynet.com)
Sales Contact: Christine K. Gatley
(ggatley@sprynet.com)
Measurement: Doane (1991)
Sales rep: J. L. Farmakis, Inc., PO Box 1004,
New Canaan, CT 06840; 203/966-1746,
FAX: 203/966-0473, e-mail: bill@jlfarmakis.com;
contact Bill Farmakis
YANCEY AG NETWORK
PO Box 1000, Oklahoma City, OK 73101;
405/858-1400, x297, 800/FARM-NET,
FAX: 405/840-5808
E-mail: aghub@clearchannel.com
Web site: www.yanceynet.com
Year established: 1970
Number of ag employees: 8
35 stations in AR, LA, MO, MS and TN all carrying
farm programming. Live-via satellite. Agricultural
markets and the news behind the markets that
impacts the bottom line of cotton, rice and soybean
producers.
Farm Dir: Stewart Doan (stewartdoan@cei.net)
Farm Broadcaster: Mike Dain
(mikedain@clearchannel.com)
Gen Mgr: Joe Jeldy (joejeldy@clearchannel.com)
Measurement: AMR (2001)
Sales rep: Katz/Clear Channel Ag; contact Joe Jeldy
TELEVISION NETWORKS
ABN TV *
1515 W. Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221-3974;
614/486-9577, 800/686-8299, FAX: 614/487-8205
E-mail: agsales@abnradio.com
Web site: www.agricountry.com
AGDAY TELEVISION
25 Executive Dr, Suite A, Lafayette, IN 47905;
765/449-8000, 800/690-FARM, FAX: 765/449-8010
E-mail: info@fjem.com
Web site: www.agday.com
Year established: 1982
Number of ag employees: 18
150+ station national networks (regional networks
available). Live-via satellite. 30-minute daily program
featuring news, agribusiness, markets, weather and
lifestyle features.
Farm Dir: Al Pell
Sr VP, Sales/Dist: Larry Leese (lleese@fjem.com)
Pres/CEO: Jeffrey Pence
HR Mgr: Nathan Van Der Male
Measurement: Roper-Starch Farms Report (1999),
Nielsen (1999)
Sales rep: In-house
IN THE COUNTRY
25 Executive Dr, Suite A, Lafayette, IN 47905;
765/449-8000, 800/690-FARM, FAX: 765/449-8010
E-mail: info@fjem.com
Web site: www.fjem.com
Year established: 1998
Number of ag employees: 18
30 stations in IL, IN, IA, KY, MO MN, OH and TX
airing one-minute agriculture-oriented vignettes.
Live-via satellite. 30-second barter announcements
available wtihin early morning or midday newscasts.
Farm Dir: Al Pell
Pres/CEO: Jeffrey Pence
Sr VP Dist: Larry Leese (lleese@fjem.com)
HR Mgr: Nathan Van Der Male
Measurement: Nielsen
Sales rep: In-house
NORTHERN AG NETWORK
(See advertisement in this section)
PO Box 1742, Billings, MT 59103; 406/252-6661,
800/877-1742, FAX: 406/245-9755
E-mail: nbs@northernbroadcasting.com
Web site: www.northernbroadcasting.com
Year established: 1975
Number of ag employees: 9
8 stations in MT all carrying farm programming. Live-interconnected
network/taped. Two daily programs
(Mon-Fri) -- "Morning Ag Report" and "Noon Ag
Report" -- featuring ag news, market reports and
feature stories (either studio interviews or on-site
reports).
Pres/CEO/Owner/Farm Broadcaster: Taylor Brown
(taylor@northernbroadcasting.com)
Farm Dir: Russell Nemetz
(rnemetz@northernbroadcasting.com)
Western Regional Ag Dir: Rick Haines
(rhaines@northernbroadcasting.com)
Associate Ag Dir: Ashlea Redding
(aredding@northernbroadcasting.com)
Weathercaster: John Pulasky
Natl Sales Dir: Rick Coyle
(rcoyle@northernbroadcasting.com)
HR Mgr: Shannon Brown
RFD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
4101 International Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75007;
972/309-5800
Web site: www.rfd-tv.com
DISH Network and DirecTV. First 24-hour network
dedicated to serving the needs of rural America and
agriculture.
Farm Dir: Patrick Gottsch (rfdpatrick@aol.com)
Sales rep: Tribune Agricultural Sales, 312/222-4476,
e-mail: madinamis@tribune.com; contact Mike
Adinamis
U.S. FARM REPORT *
(See advertisement in this issue)
435 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL
60611; 312/222-4476, FAX: 312/222-8648
E-mail: madinamis@tribune.com
Web site: www.usfrontline.com
Year established: 1975
Number of ag employees: 10
Contact: Mike Adinamis, Sr VP Broadcast Ops
190 stations in all 50 states plus Mexico, Canada,
China and Spain, all carrying farm programming
plus cable, C-band, DBS. Live-via satellite. Weekly
1-hour report relaying comprehensive news and info
to farmers, agribusinesses and city consumers.
Farm Dir: Orion Samuelson
Farm Dir: Max Armstrong
Pres/CEO: Richard Askin
HR Mgr: Pam Puleo
Measurement: Roper Starch FARMS Survey (1999),
Nielsen (1999)
Sales rep: In-house, Tribune Entertainment Co
WEEKEND MARKETPLACE
25 Executive Dr, Suite A, Lafayette, IN 47905;
765/449-8000, 800/690-FARM, FAX: 765/449-8010
E-mail: info@fjem.com
Web site: www.weekendmarketplace.com
Year established: 1998
Number of ag employees: 18
Contact: Larry Leese, VP, sales & dist
(lleese@fjem.com)
100+ stations nationwide carrying farm
programming. Taped. Half-hour television program
featuring commentary from commodities experts and
taped on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade.
Farm Dir: Al Pell
Pres/CEO: Jeffrey Pence (lleese@fjem.com)
HR Mgr: Nathan Van Der Male
VP, Sales & Dist: Larry Leese (lleese@fjem.com)
Sales rep: In-house
BROADCAST
SALES REP FIRMS
J.L. FARMAKIS, INC.
(See advertisement in this issue)
PO Box 1004, New Canaan, CT 06840;
203/966-1746, FAX: 203/966-0473
Web site: www.jlfarmakis.com
Year established: 1972
Number of ag employees: 6
475 stations in AZ, CA, DE, IL, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI,
MN, ND, NE, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, VT, WV and WI
Networks: Agri-Broadcasting Network of OH, MI
Farm Radio Network, RFD of IL, Red River Farm
Network, Ag Cast, Ag Radio Network, Goetz Radio
Network, Louisiana Farm Bureau Network,
MidAmerica Ag Network, Western Ag Radio Network
Pres: William Farmakis (bill@jlfarmakis.com)
INTEREP AGRI MARKETING
205 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601;
312/616-7271, FAX: 312/819-1450
E-mail: bob_lurito@interep.com
Web site: www.interep.com
Year established: 1957
Number of ag employees: 6
Contact: Robert J. Lurito, Sr VP/Dir Agrimarketing
58 stations in AR, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MN, MO,
NE, TN and TX
Networks: Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Kansas
and Wisconsin
Sr VP/Dir Agri Mktg: Robert J. Lurito
(bob_lurito@interep.com)
CEO/Pres: Ralph Guild
KATZ MEDIA GROUP -- AGRI-MARKETING
DIMENSIONS
(See advertisement in this issue)
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr, Suite 1620, Chicago, IL
60611; 312/755-3873, FAX: 312/755-0874
Year established: 1888 (Katz); 1979 (Agri-Marketing)
Number of ag employees: 3
82 stations in AL, AR, CA, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY,
MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, SD, TX, WA and WI
Networks: Agri America, APRN, Kentucky Agrinet,
Linder Farm, Oklahoma Agri, TN Agri, Tribune Agri
Voice, VSA Network and Yancey Ag Network
Sr VP/Dir: Robert McArthur
(robert.mcarthur@katz-media.com)
CEO/Pres: Stu Olds
TARGET BROADCAST SALES INC.
1867 Yonge St, Suite 905, Toronto, Ontario M5A
2N9; 416/932-2202, FAX: 416/932-2336
E-mail: info@targetbroadcast.com
Year established: 1976
Number of ag employees: 17
Contact: Kainani Dana
30 radio stations in every Canadian province
Networks: Royal Billboards in Saskatchewan
CEO/Pres: Richard Seinko
HR Mgr: Donna Seinko
Ag Sales Contact: Kainani Dana
* Updated info not received for '02 MSG.
Bold name denotes NAFB voting member.
Spot denotes highest one-time 60-second spot.
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